We are currently looking for a highly motivated, full time, entry level Sales Assistant who will be assisting several producers.
Company Description:
The Heffernan Group, founded in 1988, is one of the largest privately held insurance brokerage firms in California, with offices in Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Petaluma, Palo Alto, Portland, Oregon, Florida and Reno, Nevada. From the beginning, Heffernan Group's strategic objective is to provide customers with large brokerage expertise and market clout, with small brokerage customer care. Today, the Heffernan Group is a successful entrepreneurial firm with more than $500 million in premium and 350 employees. Heffernan Group's retail brokerage, Heffernan Insurance Brokers, provides comprehensive insurance and financial service products to a wide range of businesses and individuals. In addition to our traditional based customers, the Heffernan Group takes pride in customizing insurance products for specific industries tailored to their unique needs. The Heffernan Insurance Brokers San Francisco Branch is conveniently located close to public transportation and is close to great restaurants, downtown and the ballpark. Please visit our website at www.heffgroup.com.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
IDEAL CANDIDATE: Pursuing a career in sales, where income is limited only by effort and organization. This demanding entry level position will provide the sales and marketing experience required to become a successful commercial insurance broker. Candidate must be willing to perform beyond the expected and commit themselves to winning new accounts. There is an enormous opportunity for growth and a successful sales assistant can expect promotion within 2 years.
REQUIRED SKILLS: Outgoing personality, excellent communication skills, organized, computer literate and MOTIVATED.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary function of the Sales Assistant will be to support new business production for various producers. Responsibilities include but not limited to:
1. Prospecting, primarily by phone.
2. Marketing, mostly by mail and fax.
3. Administration, such as complete applications, prepare presentations, etc.
4. Research target industries and prospects.
5. Special projects as assigned.
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